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Black Drum Fishing in Galveston, Texas

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Michael Meza

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Independent Guide 30 years of exp.
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Laid-back
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Captain Michael offers guided Galveston fishing charters for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and Sharks.

He offers guided charters for wade fishing and drift fishing in the inshore Galveston Bays with live bait or artificial lures to catch Speckled Trout and Redfish and loves heading out of the Galveston Bay Complex for some nearshore shark action.

Jetty trips, kid trips, corporate or family oriented fishing trips are also popular with Captain Mike. With over 20 years of experience fishing the entire inshore Galveston Bay Complex, you and your group will have a fun and exciting trip.

The entire Galveston Bay Complex is well known for excellent inshore bay and nearshore fishing all year round. Galveston Bay is the largest estuary on the Texas Gulf Coast and is rightly considered one of the very best fisheries in Texas! Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder and Shark trips are very popular, and Captain Michael's excited to host you on his 2011 25 ft. Majek Extreme powered by a 2011 300hp 4 stroke Yamaha for a dry and safe day on the water. Captain Mike's boat...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Michael Meza

Michael Meza

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 30 years of exp.
Captain Michael offers guided Galveston fishing charters for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and Sharks.

He offers guided charters for wade fishing and drift fishing in the inshore Galveston Bays with live bait or artificial lures to catch Speckled Trout and Redfish and loves heading out of the Galveston Bay Complex for some nearshore shark action.

Jetty trips, kid trips, corporate or family oriented fishing trips are also popular with Captain Mike. With over 20 years of experience fishing the entire inshore Galveston Bay Complex, you and your group will have a fun and exciting trip.

The entire Galveston Bay Complex is well known for excellent inshore bay and nearshore fishing all year round. Galveston Bay is the largest estuary on the Texas Gulf Coast and is rightly considered one of the very best fisheries in Texas! Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder and Shark trips are very popular, and Captain Michael's excited to host you on his 2011 25 ft. Majek Extreme powered by a 2011 300hp 4 stroke Yamaha for a dry and safe day on the water. Captain Mike's boat is also loaded with top of the line electronics and all U.S. Coast Guard approved safety equipment.

Captain Michael is always professional and courteous to his guests and he prides himself on giving his best effort on every fishing trip. Catching fish is always goal number one, but he makes sure to build your trip around your personal fishing needs and, most importantly, he makes sure you enjoy your fishing experience. It doesn't matter if you are a young novice fisherman or an experienced saltwater angler, Captain Michael has a personalized trip waiting for you.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
300 lb blue marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Tomahawk steaks
Whats your favorite band?
Any 80's rock
Whats your favorite movie?
Happy Gilmore

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
300 lb blue marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Tomahawk steaks
Whats your favorite band?
Any 80's rock
Whats your favorite movie?
Happy Gilmore
Whats your favorite sports team?
Any Houston team
Whats your drink of choice?
Coke zero
What was your last halloween costume?
Don't dress up
What do you want for Christmas this year?
My family to have good health!!
How did you get started guiding?
Fishing Tournaments
What makes you different from other guides?
I am very entertaining. I also am capable of teaching the youngest of anglers the basics to fishing.
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Recent Reviews of Reel Smooth Guide Service

4.9
based on 15 reviews

Jonathan

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We got out with Capt. Mike on my buddy's bachelor party and had a time and a half! We had guys that fish and lot and some that hadn't fished in a while. Mike was great with everyone and put us on redfish, black drum, and some nice speckled trout even though conditions were pretty tough. Will be back down to see you soon! – Jonathan with Captain Experiences

Jonathan

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We got out with Capt. Mike on my buddy's bachelor party and had a time and a half! We had guys that fish and lot and some that hadn't fished in a while. Mike was great with everyone and put us on redfish, black drum, and some nice speckled trout even though conditions were pretty tough. Will be back down to see you soon! – Jonathan with Captain Experiences
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Danny

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Micheal was very patient with our inexperience. He also made us feel safe during a torrential storm. We had a great experience. We caught our limit.

Danny

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Micheal was very patient with our inexperience. He also made us feel safe during a torrential storm. We had a great experience. We caught our limit.
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Spencer

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Trout Man Mike lived up to his namesake. Had a great catch. Highly recommend Mike for your next adventure.

Spencer

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Trout Man Mike lived up to his namesake. Had a great catch. Highly recommend Mike for your next adventure.
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Response from Michael:
Thanks Spencer great trip

Response from Michael:

Thanks Spencer great trip
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Richard

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Michael did an excellent job giving us opportunities to reel in a limit of trout. He put us into some sheltered areas to accomplish this due to turbulent waves in the bay. Great customer service. Michael’s experience led us to book with him.

Richard

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Michael did an excellent job giving us opportunities to reel in a limit of trout. He put us into some sheltered areas to accomplish this due to turbulent waves in the bay. Great customer service. Michael’s experience led us to book with him.
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Response from Michael:
Thank you it was windy but we made it happen

Response from Michael:

Thank you it was windy but we made it happen
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Bruce

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Caught a few red fish and a lot of trout. Mike gave us a good trip and put us on fish

Bruce

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Caught a few red fish and a lot of trout. Mike gave us a good trip and put us on fish
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Response from Michael:
Thanks Bruce

Response from Michael:

Thanks Bruce
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Jacob

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Knowledgable and will put you on the fish!!

Jacob

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Knowledgable and will put you on the fish!!
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Response from Michael:
Thanks Jacob

Response from Michael:

Thanks Jacob
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Tabitha

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Micheal was very personable and educational.

Tabitha

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Micheal was very personable and educational.
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Response from Michael:
Thank you

Response from Michael:

Thank you
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William

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Captain Mike got us on fish on a grind of a day. Filled up our cooler and when we got back to the ramp we had the most fish of all the incoming boats.

William

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Captain Mike got us on fish on a grind of a day. Filled up our cooler and when we got back to the ramp we had the most fish of all the incoming boats.
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Response from Michael:
Thanks you William

Response from Michael:

Thanks you William
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Justin

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Captain Michael was a complete professional and knew what he was doing. Handled everything that was thrown at him from my inexperience to my tantrum having 5yr old. Helped my son catch his first fish and my son is already wanting to go back despite melting on the boat. Can't wait to go again!

Justin

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Captain Michael was a complete professional and knew what he was doing. Handled everything that was thrown at him from my inexperience to my tantrum having 5yr old. Helped my son catch his first fish and my son is already wanting to go back despite melting on the boat. Can't wait to go again!
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Response from Michael:
Yes he was melting in the heat

Response from Michael:

Yes he was melting in the heat
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Barbara

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Our trip with Michael was all that we'd hoped it would be. He is knowledgeable about where and how to catch fish and was eager to make our experience as memorable as possible. We definitely recommend him and would choose him again!!

Barbara

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Our trip with Michael was all that we'd hoped it would be. He is knowledgeable about where and how to catch fish and was eager to make our experience as memorable as possible. We definitely recommend him and would choose him again!!
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Response from Michael:
Great time

Response from Michael:

Great time
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Janet

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Great trip! Tough conditions but captain put us on fish. Highly recommend and look forward to booking a trip in the future.

Janet

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Great trip! Tough conditions but captain put us on fish. Highly recommend and look forward to booking a trip in the future.
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Response from Michael:
Thank you

Response from Michael:

Thank you
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Doug

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Captain Mike's the best. I question his taste in music, though--ha ha. Seriously, though, he put us on the fish and got us to our limit right before storm rolled in which was especially impressive considering the two fools he had to coach all morning. Follow Mike's instruction and you will catch fish! We even caught a random 4ft gar. Mike knows that bay like the back of his hand and he will get you...

Doug

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Captain Mike's the best. I question his taste in music, though--ha ha. Seriously, though, he put us on the fish and got us to our limit right before storm rolled in which was especially impressive considering the two fools he had to coach all morning. Follow Mike's instruction and you will catch fish! We even caught a random 4ft gar. Mike knows that bay like the back of his hand and he will get you on them.
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Response from Michael:
Thanks Doug

Response from Michael:

Thanks Doug
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Scott

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Captain Mike was friendly and helpful. I (Stephanie) didn’t know how to cast—or really do anything—and Mike was patient and showed me what to do. My husband, Scott, caught several fish and Mike also let us reel in quite a few that Mike caught. It was a really nice and relaxing trip. We’ll be back!

Scott

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Captain Mike was friendly and helpful. I (Stephanie) didn’t know how to cast—or really do anything—and Mike was patient and showed me what to do. My husband, Scott, caught several fish and Mike also let us reel in quite a few that Mike caught. It was a really nice and relaxing trip. We’ll be back!
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Response from Michael:
Thanks Stephanie

Response from Michael:

Thanks Stephanie
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Andrew

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Had a great time with captain Mike. He put us on the fish despite not having the best weather conditions.

Andrew

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Had a great time with captain Mike. He put us on the fish despite not having the best weather conditions.
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Response from Michael:
Yes it was a windy one but caught a few

Response from Michael:

Yes it was a windy one but caught a few
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Rose

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Captain Mike was absolutely phenomenal. From the first hour we were on the water, he had us on spots where we were already catching. His personality is friendly, helpful, and unfussy. We caught sheephead, redfish, trout, and too many other species to list. My advice? Book him ASAP!!!!!

Rose

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Captain Mike was absolutely phenomenal. From the first hour we were on the water, he had us on spots where we were already catching. His personality is friendly, helpful, and unfussy. We caught sheephead, redfish, trout, and too many other species to list. My advice? Book him ASAP!!!!!
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Response from Michael:
Thank you

Response from Michael:

Thank you
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Potential Target Species

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Black Drum
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Flounder
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Redfish
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Sheepshead
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Speckled Trout
Good
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Bottom Fishing
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Topwater Fishing
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Flats
Inshore
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